Leppanen Anker Arquitectura: Selva Alegre was created to take inspiration from the surrounding environment, the Andes Mountains in Ecuador. The project was seen as a modern version of the historic Spanish hacienda that dominates the mountainous landscapes from Columbia to Peru. The principal objective was to examine and reinvent the user experience of these centuries old weekend escapes. The traditional hacienda in Ecuador was meant to bring families and friends together in a lodge like setting. The location in the Andes creates an experience un like any other, with a dramatic play of light and shadow that overwhelm the scenery. The interior spaces are full of colorful artifacts and ornate handmade goods from local indigenous communities that are passed on from generation to generation. The use of wood, stone and clay tiles were the original material choice for these structures, some 300 years ago. Over time this was changed to concrete block, stucco and asphalt roofing. The roof lines of the historic hacienda also were of great importance giving a strong feeling of grandeur from inside and out, a destination. Over time builders and architects modified their material and design choices, which also consequently changed the experience. The modern block and concrete box became prevalent for the sake of efficiency and lack of perspective. The relationship between the built structure and surrounding mountains had faded over time.

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